COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 10, 2018

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

To ask the Chief Executive why a signage scheme for suburban areas of the County (similar to the "Welcome to" bespoke signs in Dublin City) has not been introduced despite broad agreements to do so in the past; to state what his plans are for such a scheme to be delivered in 2019; and to make a statement on the matter.

REPLY:

Members will be aware that the Economic, Enterprise and Tourism SPC has examined the issue of signage. A pilot directional, information and interpretation scheme was installed in Tallght similar to signage referred to in the question in Dublin City. The SPC agreed the Tallaght pilot and a matrix agreed for the rollout of similar schemes around the County. In the interim Failte had commenced a process to appoint consultants to advise generally on tourism signage in Dublin. Consultants were appointed and have been reporting to a Failte working group including the Dublin Authorities. It is envisaged that a tourism signage "toolkit" will shortly be completed for Dublin which will enable the renewal of the rollout of tourism signage, including welcome signage, on a common "Dublin" template and colour palette but capable of individualisation to particular areas and locations.